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title: "Why is intraday trading not allowed for contracts if the underlying security is under a ban period?"
description: "As per regulations, you cannot open new positions or trade intraday in F&O contracts of securities placed under the ban period. However, you can exit…"
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# Why is intraday trading not allowed for contracts if the underlying security is under a ban period?

> As per regulations, you cannot open new positions or trade intraday in F&O contracts of securities placed under the ban period. However, you can exit…

## Short answer

As per regulations, you cannot open new positions or trade intraday in F&O contracts of securities placed under the ban period. However, you can exit your existing positions during this period.

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